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Expert: Suzie - 6/8/2009


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I have just inherited a Baritone sax with Symphony engraved on the bell. It is
etched in double line format, and also has an ornate floral pattern on the bell
too. We cannot find a serial number anywhere on it. Can you help please?

Answer
Hello and thanks for writing! Your saxophone was produced in China as is all of the other musical instruments marked with the 'Symphony' logo. The serial number (if it has one) SHOULD be near the right-hand thumb hook area. It's most likely from anytime within the last 20 years or so. Hope that helps! Thanks -Suzie

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I have been fixing and reselling flutes (both young and old!) for the last 5 years and occasionally some other woodwinds on occasion. I've been well acquainted with antique oboes, clarinets, and most flutes (including piccolos and fifes) and should be able to help with most questions.

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A few years ago, I attended a technical college for a band instrument repair course. After I left the college, I began educating myself on antique flutes, clarinets and oboes and continue to try helping people with their instruments. I'm able to provide an estimate of the value of the instrument(s) as well as an estimate for restoration of the instrument(s). If you have a very important question and/or I haven't written back to your question within a few days, please feel free to give me a call at any time on my cell phone: 570-236-7054. Thanks!

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